Greek Word Study
The meaning of “λιμήν”
Understanding limḗn reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
apparently a primary word haven. - a harbor
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
λιμήν
Phoneticlee-mane'
Transliterationlimḗn
Grammar Code
G:N-M
Greek Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
apparently a primary word haven. - a harbor
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Acts 27:12 | “And because the haven was not commodious to winter in, the more part advised to depart thence also, if by any means they might attain to Phenice, and there to winter; which is an haven of Crete, and lieth toward the south west and north west.” Word: λιμήν (limḗn) |